'My jaw kept hitting the floor': Stories emerge from 225yo Sydney home (opens original article in a new tab)

The Tedesco family bought a 225-year-old Sydney home with a rich history as a citrus farm, Jewish migrant site, and wartime base, and are restoring it while connecting with the community to uncover its past.

• The Tedesco family purchased a 225-year-old heritage-listed home in Sydney's Baulkham Hills, which was once known as Chelsea Farm.
• The property has historical significance as it was a 19th-century citrus farm, a Jewish migrant resettlement site, and a World War II military base.
• The family is restoring the home and sharing its history with the community, uncovering stories from its past.